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Past Volunteer Participants
Liseanne K., Attorney
Placement in Guatemala: 10/8/2007 - 11/2/2007 Send Email The staff was incredibly professional and helpful. I was extremely impressed. Amerispan was great at getting everything set up in a short amount of time. Jillian A., Social Worker Placement in Peru: 10/1/2007 - 11/9/2007 Send Email AmeriSpan had the cheapest prices and there seemed to be a lot of variety in the field where I wanted to do some volunteer work. Cynthia R., Student Placement in Bolivia: 6/11/2007 - 8/3/2007 Send Email Choosing this trip has been one of the best decisions I could have made. Running across AmeriSpan on the internet is something I consider to be the best of luck. The main advice I could give to future participants is to be open. There are so many interesting things you can learn if you are only open to learning. Sarah W., Probation Officer Placement in Bolivia: 4/16/2007 - 5/11/2007 Send Email I loved this placement-fantastic!! I did not use BETA or EMS but it was reassuring ot know it existed. Pre departure info and phone interview was motivational, friendly, and I felt prepared for the classes and the project. Marissa B., Student Placement in Costa Rica: 1/29/2007 - 2/23/2007 Send Email Whenever I needed to call AmeriSpan I never had to wait very long on hold to talk to anyone and everyone was always helpful in answering my questions prior to my departure. Lauren C., Student Placement in Peru: 1/8/2007 - 1/19/2007 Send Email I loved my placement experience. I taught piano to a small class of boys, and then my friend Alamara and I combined our classes to work on a little newspaper for the center. Although I was a bit surprised at first to discover how little supervision I had, the freedom helped me become more self-motivated and independent. Sarah W., Probation Officer Placement in Argentina: 10/2/2006 - 11/10/2006 Send Email I have had the time of my life and I have enjoyed my placement and classes very much. I have had loads of fun!! Jennifer G., Social Worker Placement in Costa Rica: 9/11/2006 - 9/22/2006 Send Email I greatly enjoyed my volunteer experience in Costa Rica. I was able to utilize my social work skills and learn more about social service organizations here. Erin G., Advertising Placement in Argentina: 8/7/2006 - 8/18/2006 Send Email I loved Buenos Aires. I brought home many memories with me. I believe that I grew a lot in the last five months and learned a lot about traveling, people and myself. My Spanish improved tremendously. Elizabeth B., Physical Therapist Placement in Peru: 7/31/2006 - 8/11/2006 Send Email Living with a family made the transition into living in Peru a lot easier. My family (Paul and Magda Rodriguez) provided me with not only a stress-free environment to practice my Spanish, but also gave me essential tips about taxis, safe and not safe places to go and very comfortable lodgings. Jennifer S., Counsellor Placement in Costa Rica: 7/10/2006 - 7/28/2006 Send Email The Villalobos family [at my placement] was absolutely excellent. There was so much interaction and helping out with the family and their daily chores. AmeriSpan seemed to make it possible for myself and other individual travelers to construct the exact experience I was looking for. Lance Q., Spanish high school teacher Placement in Bolivia: 7/4/2006 - 7/7/2006 Send Email I would advise future participants to speak as much Spanish as they can while in Bolivia... and not to bring travelers checks. Deborah Ann K., Speech Language Pathology Student Placement in Costa Rica: 6/5/2006 - 6/16/2006 Send Email My time in Costa Rica was full of fun, challenging, frustrating, sad and many many happy experiences that have really added to the person that I am. I would definitely recommend to people to take more classes because it is not only helpful in learning the language but it is where you will meet all of your friends for the time you are in the country. Jessica A., Student Placement in Bolivia: 4/3/2006 - 4/28/2006 Send Email Your staff was more helpful than others and AmeriSpan is cheaper than a University Study Abroad program. My program was more organized than I expected once I got in-country which was very comforting. Claudia C., Social worker Placement in Ecuador: 10/3/2005 - 10/14/2005 Send Email AmeriSpan was definitely the right organization for me and I have only the highest praise to give. I was adequately prepared. My questions were answered and I feel that I knew as much as I could prior to traveling. Nitzana O., Student Placement in Costa Rica: 9/12/2005 - 9/30/2005 Send Email AmeriSpan seemed very reliable, everytime I had a question someone got back to me right away, and the programs are decently priced. The travel materials were really a way for me to prepare myself. I felt very prepared to leave because of the materials I was provided with, I knew what to expect. Jennifer S., Credit Counselor Placement in Costa Rica: 9/5/2005 - 9/23/2005 Send Email Your program is great. I received wonderful pre-departure service. I was able to call or email in my questions and always received prompt and informative responses. Samantha G., School Psychologist Placement in Costa Rica: 8/1/2005 - 8/5/2005 Send Email Rated overall program Good Eleanor J., Student Placement in Argentina: 7/4/2005 - 7/15/2005 Send Email My pre-departure experience was a very positive one. Everything was very well organized on this end and questions were answered in a timely fashion. I felt very prepared to head to Argentina. AmeriSpan was flexible with my time schedule and time restrictions. Clarissa S., Student Placement in Argentina: 7/4/2005 - 7/15/2005 Send Email Rated overall program Satisfactory Allison B., Student Placement in Costa Rica: 7/4/2005 - 7/8/2005 Send Email I definitely recommend AmeriSpan for anyone looking for an international volunteering or studying experience. I felt I was prepared. The information was excellent about Costa Rica. Justine M., student Placement in Ecuador: 6/6/2005 - 7/1/2005 Send Email Customer service excellent. Leif Eric P., Student Placement in Peru: 6/6/2005 - 6/17/2005 Send Email This program was full of surprises and I enjoyed it. Stephen C R., Student Placement in Argentina: 3/21/2005 - 4/1/2005 Send Email I felt very well prepared. Stephen C R., Student Placement in Argentina: 1/3/2005 - 1/14/2005 Send Email I felt very well prepared. Stephen C R., Student Placement in Costa Rica: 10/4/2004 - 10/29/2004 Send Email I felt very well prepared and the travel booklet was extremely helpful. Kaisa-Maria E., Sales person Placement in Peru: 9/6/2004 - 9/17/2004 Send Email Rated overall program Good Nicole Corin K., student Cultural Placement in Costa Rica: 7/5/2004 - 7/16/2004 Send Email My intern experience was wonderful. The owner, staff and clientele were more than amiable and accommodating. Gabriel G., Student Educational Placement in Ecuador: 6/14/2004 - 6/25/2004 Send Email Rated overall program Good Jessica A., Events/Bcr Manager Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 4/12/2004 - 5/7/2004 Send Email My homestay family in Heredia was amazing. They made the whole trip wonderful. Kendra G., Teacher Social Work Placement in Guatemala: 2/2/2004 - 3/26/2004 Send Email Rated overall program Good Dimitri A., Student Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 2/2/2004 - 2/27/2004 Send Email Rated overall program Excellent Julia C., Fundraiser/ Volunteer trainer Cultural Placement in Argentina: 1/12/2004 - 2/6/2004 Send Email The staff did their best to provide social outlets for the students, in addition to creating a wonderful learning environment. Andrea M., Software Engineer Professional Placement in Argentina: 10/6/2003 - 10/17/2003 Send Email It was a very worthwhile trip. I met lots of fun people and made contacts that I hope will last. At the same time I greatly improved my language skills. Jonathan A., Student Social Work/Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 7/7/2003 - 8/1/2003 Send Email Rated overall program Good Erik Edward P., Server Cultural Placement in Guatemala: 1/6/2003 - 1/31/2003 Send Email I had never stayed with people so removed from my own culture. In spite of these potential barriers, we found common ground and established friendships. Sally M., Educational Placement in Guatemala: 2/25/2002 - 3/22/2002 Send Email The children at the school are full of love and I feel honored to have given them a bit of knowledge. My only regret is that I had to leave and was not able to continue my work with them. Kate B., Student Social Work Placement in Costa Rica: 2/4/2002 - 3/1/2002 Send Email I feel that AmeriSpan did an excellent job of fulfilling their duties. I was very impressed with their enthusiasm for what they were doing, and their genuine interest for the student's learning. Peter H., Project Manager Social Work Placement in Peru: 1/7/2002 - 2/1/2002 Send Email Rated overall program Good Caryn C., Management Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 10/1/2001 - 10/26/2001 All in all, it was a rewarding experience-linguistically, culturally, and in improving my skillset for future job opportunities. I would, and have, recommended AmeriSpan to other individuals. Benjamin H., Student Educational Placement in Argentina: 9/3/2001 - 9/28/2001 Send Email I really enjoyed the personal attention that I received in the classes. I feel this is a positive experience for everyone. Laura M., Student Social Work Placement in Guatemala: 8/6/2001 - 8/31/2001 Send Email The school staff was very nice and knowledgable. Maja G., Student Social Work Placement in Costa Rica: 6/4/2001 - 6/15/2001 AmeriSpan was one of the few organizations that let me do volunteer work with my own itinerary as an independent traveler. Arti D., Student Social Work Placement in Argentina: 6/4/2001 - 6/29/2001 Send Email The study abroad experience was absolutely incredible. I found the staff of the school to be extremely helpful and my teachers to be very good identifying my goals and helping me achieve them. I think AmeriSpan is a wonderful program, especially for participants who have not traveled alone before. Trisha W., Student Environmental Placement in Bolivia: 6/4/2001 - 6/29/2001 Send Email My advice to future applicants is to listen with your heart and not your mind. Making an effort to understand is the first step in crossing cultural boundaries. Amanda B., Recent Graduate Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 2/5/2001 - 3/2/2001 Send Email My Spanish classes were wonderful. I developed a larger vocabulary and gained a better understanding of grammatical structures and uses. Monica C., Librarian Cultural Placement in Costa Rica: 1/8/2001 - 2/2/2001 Send Email The school in Heredia is very beautiful and has done a great job at creating a nurturing environment for its students. We really felt like a family. Celia G., Development Assistant Social Work/Healthcare Placement in Ecuador: 11/6/2000 - 12/8/2000 Send Email I was pleased with the Spanish school. All of the teachers were very friendly and taught well. Andrew L., Cook, waiter Cultural Placement in Peru: 10/2/2000 - 10/27/2000 Send Email I would recommend AmeriSpan for study and volunteer work abroad. My advice to many students would be to prepare yourself for a really good time. Gregory B., Bus. Info Sys. Cons. Social Work/Educational Placement in Guatemala: 9/4/2000 - 9/29/2000 Send Email The AmeriSpan program was a wonderful starter kit approach for doing a language/volunteer program in Latin America. Laurence M., IT Consultant Educational Placement in Guatemala: 9/4/2000 - 9/29/2000 Send Email I definitely recommend AmeriSpan for first time students/volunteers. Monica A., Student Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 8/14/2000 - 8/25/2000 Send Email Overall I had a great experience. I was incredibly impressed with the language school. James D., Family Service Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 7/31/2000 - 8/4/2000 Send Email The atmosphere overall was very welcoming and open. Kendall K., Attending Environmental Placement in Mexico: 3/20/2000 - 3/31/2000 Send Email I was pleasantly surprised by the charm of Merida. It has been the perfect place for me to live, work and study. Sarah B., Student Social Work/Educational Placement in Peru: 2/7/2000 - 2/25/2000 Send Email Rated overall program Good Calvin L., Student Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 1/24/2000 - 3/3/2000 Send Email Rated overall program Good Clare T., Paralegal Educational Placement in Ecuador: 1/17/2000 - 1/21/2000 Send Email My overall experience was of inestimable value and I would have no hesitation recommending Quito as an excellent place to live. Jessica B. A., Student Social Work/Educational Placement in Ecuador: 7/5/1999 - 7/16/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Emily Anne B., Student Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 7/5/1999 - 7/16/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Francois G., Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 6/21/1999 - 8/13/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Carrie P., Student Social Work Placement in Mexico: 5/31/1999 - 6/25/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Sarah C., Student Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 5/31/1999 - 6/11/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Karen M., Student Social Work/Healthcare Placement in Guatemala: 4/5/1999 - 4/16/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Colleen M., Student Healthcare Placement in Guatemala: 4/5/1999 - 4/16/1999 Rated overall program Good Kent S., Retired Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 3/1/1999 - 3/26/1999 Rated overall program Excellent Theo R., Student Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 3/1/1999 - 3/5/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Harvey T., Engineer Environmental Placement in Guatemala: 3/1/1999 - 3/26/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Linda S., Educational Placement in Peru: 2/15/1999 - 2/27/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Joshua S., Admin. Assistant Educational Placement in Mexico: 1/11/1999 - 1/22/1999 Send Email Rated overall program Good Stephanie F., Student Educational Placement in Peru: 11/5/1998 - 11/27/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Amanda P., Student Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 10/19/1998 - 12/11/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Elizabeth S., Nurse Healthcare Placement in Guatemala: 10/5/1998 - 10/23/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Priscilla L., Bus Driver Environmental Placement in Guatemala: 6/22/1998 - 7/10/1998 Rated overall program Good Yuko T., student Social Work/Educational Placement in Guatemala: 6/17/1998 - 6/26/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Andrea M., Social Worker Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 6/1/1998 - 6/12/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Lynsay S., student Social Work/Educational Placement in Ecuador: 6/1/1998 - 7/17/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Silke R., Student Cultural Placement in Costa Rica: 5/4/1998 - 5/8/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Verna B., Educational Placement in Peru: 5/4/1998 - 5/22/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Michelle M., Teacher Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 2/9/1998 - 2/20/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Stephanie J., Student Social Work Placement in Costa Rica: 2/2/1998 - 3/13/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Tiia M., Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 1/26/1998 - 2/6/1998 Send Email Rated overall program Good Christine A., Speech Pathology student Educational Placement in Costa Rica: 7/22/1997 - 8/1/1997 Send Email Rated overall program Good Sara B., Student Healthcare Placement in Guatemala: 7/14/1997 - 8/1/1997 Send Email Rated overall program Good Christina W., student Social Work Placement in Guatemala: 6/25/1997 - 7/18/1997 Send Email The one-on-one teaching here is a great way, and my school was very helpful in organizing my volunteer work. I had a great time. Renee K., Student Social Work/Educational Placement in Guatemala: 6/16/1997 - 7/11/1997 Send Email Rated overall program Good Priscilla L., Bus Driver Environmental Placement in Costa Rica: 6/16/1997 - 6/27/1997 Rated overall program Good Christine W., social services Social Work Placement in Costa Rica: 3/3/1997 - 3/28/1997 Send Email Rated overall program Good Constance S., physician Social Work Placement in Guatemala: 3/3/1997 - 3/28/1997 Very friendly teachers and staff, very accomodating. AmeriSpan Volunteer & Internship Locations:Argentina | Australia | Austria | Bolivia | Brazil | Canada | Chile | China | Colombia | Costa Rica | EcuadorEngland | France | Germany | Ghana | Guatemala | Honduras | India | Italy | Kenya | Mexico | Nepal Nicaragua | Panama | Peru | Russia | Spain | Tanzania | Thailand | United Kingdom | Venezuela |
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